Executive Board

Entrusted with governance and strategic direction, the executive Board ensures that NCCB remains committed to preserving craft heritage, supporting artisans, and promoting innovation within Bangladesh’s cultural and creative landscape.

The Executive Board of the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB) is composed of distinguished artists, artisans, researchers, crafts practitioners, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders who guide the organization’s vision and activities.

Chandra Shekhar Shaha

President NCCB | Artist, Designer

Md. Rafiqul Islam

Vice President NCCB

Shahid Hussain Shamim

Vice President NCCB

Farhana Sharmin Shuchi

General Secretary

Rafikul Islam

Joint Secretary

Tarun Kumar Paul

Treasurer

Sk. Siafur Rahman

Executive Member

Khalid Mahmood Khan

Executive Member

Swapan K Das

Executive Member

Mohammad Mainul Islam

Executive Member

Faiza Ahmed

Executive Member

Farzana Yusuf

Executive Member

Chandra Shekhar Shaha

President NCCB | Artist, Designer

Chandra Shekhar is one of the pathfinders in modern crafting and textile design in Bangladesh. Almost all the young leaders in contemporary designing arena are his disciples. The top­ notched fashion houses in Bangladesh have had his magic touch in their growth.

Starting his professional career with Aarong in 1980 spending around two decades, he worked for many local and overseas organisations as a freelance consultant. He has been involved in the Executive Committee of the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh for last fifteen years. Now he is chairing the Council.

He is deeply engaged in developing more and more disciples and students. He professes in the Shanto- Mariam University of Creative Technology and North South University. In addition, he takes part in different seminars, symposia and workshops on design and handicrafts both at home and abroad. He was given Lifetime Achievement Award by Saptahik 2000 and Fortnightly Anyadin.